Why Motivation Falls Short in Learning
Motivation is temporary; habits are permanent.
Many people rely on motivation to start learning new things or begin working, but motivation only helps in short-term gains where you need a little spark to get going.
It can be a morning wake-up, getting that first cup of coffee, or forcing yourself to go to the gym.
Yes, you need motivation to start, but to sustain it daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly, you need to shift from relying on motivation to developing habits or creating system reminders that replace your motivations.
Motivation can mislead you in achieving long-term success because you don't always have the power of motivation to fuel you.
Replace motivation with personal systems and habits.
To replace your motivation, you need to understand that everything you do requires a certain amount of energy, and you need to create a set of habits or a system to conserve that energy.
Instead of forcing yourself to go to the gym, set a timer that reminds you to go.
Instead of forcing yourself to lose weight, track your weight and calories with your phone or a smartwatch.
Instead of forcing yourself to sit down and study, set a timer that reminds you and allocate focused time, eliminating notifications during that period.
Instead of forcing yourself to read a whole book, set reminders on your calendar to read 10 pages a day.
Technology allows you to track your progress without needing to write it down on paper.
If you can replace your motivation with a system, you can achieve much more.
The act of doing comes from a discipline of consistent effort, not bursts of energy.
Systems and habits help you reach your goals with minimal wasted effort.
Motivation comes and goes, but habits stay for long.